Essential WORD keyboard commands for setting defaults

 Keyboard shortcuts for all WORD versions.

1. Open Word: Press Windows + 5 to start Word from the taskbar.
2. Zoom In: Use Alt + V + Z to zoom to 200%.
3. Change Defaults:
   • Open Paragraph Spacing: Press Alt + O + P.
   • Set Spacing to Single: Press Alt + P and change to single spacing.
   • Set Default for All Documents: Press Alt + D followed by Alt + A and then Enter.

Customize Document further

1. Change Font:
   • Select All Text: Press Ctrl + A.
   • Open Font Dialog: Press Ctrl + D.
   • Change Font to Times New Roman: Type “Times New Roman” and set size to 12.
   • Set Default for All Documents: Press Alt + D followed by Alt + A and then Enter.
2. Create Columns:
   • Open Page Layout: Press Alt + P.
   • Select Columns: Press J for columns.
   • Set Number of Columns: Press Alt + O + C and choose the number of columns.
3. Change Page Color:
   • Open Page Layout: Press Alt + P.
   • Open Colors: Press PC.
   • Select Color: Use arrow keys to choose a color and press Enter.
4. Add Border:
   • Open Borders: Press Alt + O + B.

These commands will help you efficiently navigate and customize documents. See other Setup options